The Roadless Rule protects nearly 45 million acres of national forest lands, including the Chequamegon-Nicolet National ...

The “Roof of Africa” is the continent’s most climbed peak—which often means trekking in the company of crowds. These five climbs offer under-the-radar alternatives with challenging trails and wild ...

Two stunning new documentaries—one filmed in Mississippi, and one in Russia—examine the ways that education comes up against indoctrination.

Two climbers who had not been in contact with anyone since Saturday were found dead at Mount Rainier National Park.

President Trump said that a large "armada" of U.S. warships is heading toward Iran "just in case," nearly a month after anti-government protests began in the country. CBS News national security ...

Home to ancient earthen mounds, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon, Georgia, offers insight into the area's Indigenous history. Visitors can tour a reconstructed lodge and view ...

Several major changes are coming to U.S. national parks in 2026 to mark America's 250th anniversary. There will be more "patriotic fee-free days" for U.S. residents, replacing some previous free days ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

The acting director of the National Park Service believes 2025 was a “ass-kicking year.” Advocates for what polls say is the most popular federal agency might use the same term, but with a far ...

The Trump administration has made changes to national park fees and free days, which go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list of free ...